MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- Women, every day, all over the world, wake up and style their hair.

Whether it's taking the time to curl it, straighten it, gel it, or just throwing it up in a bun... it's a statement of our identity.

What if, one day, it were all gone? For so many women, that is the harsh reality of breast cancer.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Glam Lab sits down with two extremely brave women battling breast cancer, and one selfless hair stylist. Mimi Stein, has underdone her breast surgery and is about to start chemo therapy. Wendy Zeichner, has gone through chemo and is now about to start her radiation.

After sitting down with these two women, it became clear they both felt the same way: the hardest part of breast cancer is losing your hair.

They both feel, it's easier to deal with the pain, than look in the mirror and see someone they didn't recognize.